Cost Estimators Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $75,210 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.16
10th percentile $45,960
90th percentile $120,190
Employed locally 550
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,960
    25th
    $59,750
    50th (median)
    $75,210
    75th
    $94,530
    90th
    $120,190

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 108% Median Cost Estimators salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $76,980
    Columbus, OH $76,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,040
    Ohio $75,450
    Toledo, OH $75,160
    Akron, OH $74,860

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,170
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $90,170
    Accountants and Auditors $78,710
    Project Management Specialists $101,180
    Human Resources Specialists $64,740
    Management Analysts $100,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Dayton, OH is $36.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.64 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Dayton, OH is 2.4% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Dayton?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,960 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,750.